NBC Communication, Social Development, and Language

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What is the study of the sounds of language, including the ability to produce and understand speech sounds and patterns of sounds (phonemes) in a language?

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Phonology

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What is the study of the structure of words and how they are formed, including understanding the smallest units of meaning (morphemes), such as prefixes and suffixes?

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Morphology

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What are the rules and structures that govern how words are arranged in sentences, referring to sentence formation and how the structure of a sentence affects its meaning?

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Syntax

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What is the study of meaning in language, referring to how words, phrases, and sentences convey meaning, including understanding the literal meaning?

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Semantics

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What are the social rules and conventions that govern the use of language in communication called?

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Pragmatics

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What is the vocabulary of a language, which expands as children learn new words and their meanings, called?

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Lexicon

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What type of language refers to the ability to understand spoken or written language, such as understanding vocabulary, sentences, and conversations?

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Receptive Language

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What type of language refers to the ability to produce language to communicate thoughts, ideas, or needs, including speaking, writing, or using gestures or signs?

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Expressive Language

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Which of the following is the first sound babies make, usually around 6-8 weeks of age, and is the beginning of vowel sound production? Babbling, Cooing, Gestures, Crying

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Cooing

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Around what age do babies begin combining consonant and vowel sounds, a stage known as babbling?

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4-6 months